September 2010 - Hospice South Auckland

The Wine Makers Lunch Oct 10

The third Annual Rotary Club of Otahuhu Winemakers Lunch was held on Sunday October 17. The lunch was the largest held with 330 people present to enjoy good food, good wine, courtesy of Villa Maria and good speakers.

The waiters for the day were students from King’s College who gave their time to add a special touch to the service on the day.

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Family Support & Bereavement Services
The role of family support and bereavement services can be summed up in one short sentence, to provide support to patients and their family/whanau while under the care of Hospice South Auckland.

New Support Service Team Member
My name is Sale Mikaele Kolio, I am a newly appointed Social Worker within the Family Support and Bereavement Services team.

Dancing with the Moon
Note: This is a piece of creative writing that talks about the many feelings associated with losing a loved one. Michele’s husband John was a patient of Hospice South Auckland and we are grateful that Michele wishes to share this story with us.

Volunteer Long Service Awards Sep 2010
Our annual event acknowledging our volunteers, their special skills including generous gifts of time was held July 2010.

We celebrate a long partnership
The long history of support of Hospice by Freemasons has been further strengthened by the auction of Kharis House in April.

Volunteer Focus - Nancye Craig
Our awards ceremony is a way of thanking the very many volunteers who contribute so much to Hospice South Auckland.

A big thank you to The Gardens School
We appreciate the contribution our local school community makes to Hospice South Auckland. They provided the venue for our Awards Ceremony for volunteers. They also participate in other ways.

A very special community group
Each year a significant contribution is made to the costs of running Hospice South Auckland by community groups.

Remembrance Service Sep 2010

Notice of Special General Meeting Oct 2010
SOUTH AUCKLAND HOSPICE DEVELOPMENT CHARITABLE TRUST SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING TO BE HELD WEDNESDAY 13 OCTOBER 2010, AT 7 PM AT TOTARA LODGE, 140 CHARLES PREVOST DRIVE, MANUREWA